The most repairable AirPods ever are still a frustrating mess to get into
Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown. AirPods 5 are more repairable, barely The AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side, at least when it comes to environmental responsibility. These earbuds and charging case have always been…
AppleInsider reports that the latest AirPods 5 have seen a slight improvement in their repairability score from zero to two, marking a small glimmer of hope in Apple's long-standing reputation for irreparable earbuds. Despite this improvement, the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available, making the AirPods 5 a frustratingly difficult device to repair.
AppleInsider notes that the AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side when it comes to environmental responsibility, with earbuds and charging cases destined for a garbage dump at the end of their short life.
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